Fire Extinguisher Pictogram Sign – FS0051

Fire Extinguisher Pictogram Sign – FS0051

This IMO fire control sign identifies the location of a portable fire extinguisher, combining the standard extinguisher pictogram with plain wording and the IMO flame symbol on a single rectangular sign. Pairing the pictogram with the word “extinguisher” makes this fire extinguisher sign easy to recognise at a glance while also being unambiguous to crew, passengers, and visitors who may not be familiar with pictogram-only signage.

Where this fire extinguisher sign is used

This sign is mounted directly above or beside a portable fire extinguisher bracket in corridors, stairwells, galleys, machinery spaces, and other areas where SOLAS firefighting equipment requirements call for a clearly marked extinguisher location. Because a fire extinguisher is often the first line of response to a small fire, this sign is designed to be recognised immediately by anyone in the space, not only crew familiar with the vessel’s equipment layout.

On vessels with extinguishers distributed across many decks and compartments, this fire extinguisher sign is applied consistently at every bracket so that crew and passengers moving through unfamiliar areas during a drill or real fire can identify extinguisher locations without hesitation. This consistency also helps visiting surveyors and contractors quickly confirm equipment coverage against the vessel’s fire control plan.

During fire drills, this sign is used as a reference point for crew rehearsing basic extinguisher response, confirming they can find and reach for the nearest unit within their assigned zone before a small fire has the chance to spread. Any bracket found with a missing, damaged, or illegible sign should be corrected immediately, since a delay in locating an extinguisher is one of the more common failure points in early-stage fire response.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that portable extinguishers shown on the vessel’s fire control plan are present, correctly bracketed, and clearly signed at every listed location. Complete and consistent extinguisher signage throughout accommodation and machinery spaces is a standard item reviewed during these inspections.

New crew and passengers are introduced to fire extinguisher sign locations during safety inductions and muster drills, since recognising extinguisher equipment on sight is basic fire safety knowledge expected of everyone on board. This sign is commonly ordered alongside other primary firefighting signage such as the fire hydrant sign and the fire alarm sign, so a vessel’s fire response equipment forms one complete, easily recognised signage set.

Fire extinguishers and their signage are reviewed during routine equipment audits and after any refit or refurbishment of corridors and common areas, and this sign should be checked at the same time to confirm it remains correctly positioned and legible. A bracket relocated during works and left without an updated sign is a common finding during external fire safety audits and should be corrected as soon as it is identified.

This icon-and-wording format sits alongside two related formats in our range: a pictogram-only square sign for spaces favouring pure symbol recognition, and a text-only sign for areas where wording alone is preferred. Choosing the fire extinguisher sign format that best suits each location, while keeping the underlying extinguisher identification consistent, helps a vessel maintain clear and uniform firefighting signage throughout.

Operators standardising signage across a mixed fleet often settle on this combined pictogram-and-wording fire extinguisher sign as the default choice, since it satisfies both pictogram-based international conventions and any local requirement for English-language wording on safety equipment labels. Keeping one format as the fleet standard, and reserving the other two for specific spaces with particular needs, simplifies stock ordering and crew familiarisation across multiple vessels.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0051
IMPA: 33.6140
ISSA: 47.561.40
Compliant: IMO Resolution A.1116(30)

• Fire-retardant marine-grade material
• Available in non-glow vinyl, general purpose glow, or DNV Wheelmark certified Class C / Class D photoluminescent film
• Waterproof and saltwater resistant
• Glossy wipe-clean finish
• Peel-and-stick installation, no tools or drilling

Supplied ready to apply directly above or beside the fire extinguisher bracket. Available in the standard size shown above.

This sign is produced to IMO fire control symbol specifications for consistent recognition across international fleets. Need a different size or a custom layout? Contact us for a quote.